Category Archives: Pittsburgh Steelers

Quick Comments:  Steelers at Bears 2017-09-24

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Bears did a good job against the Steelers run and did a reasonable job of containing Le’Veon Bell.  The Steelers did better running the ball in the second half. As expected, the Steelers attacked the Bears corners deep  … Continue reading →

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Steelers Look Like Season-Long Disappointment Waiting to Happen

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Gene Collier at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette regales his readers with a description of how the Steelers covered (or more accurately failed to cover) Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski last night. “There were any number of reasons to expect a burst … Continue reading →

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“The Drill with the Bell” and Other Points of View

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune rightfully describes the Bears situation after the third exhibition game as abysmal. The most significant highlights: “This team is short on talent, and you didn’t need to watch the most significant of the … Continue reading →

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Brief Impressions: 2015 NFL Draft

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Did someone tell the ESPN crew that there was no smiling allowed on the set? I’ve never seen a more somber first round telecast in my life. There seems to be a belief around the league that second overall pick Marcus Mariota might … Continue reading →

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When Is Due Diligence Called For and When Isn’t It?

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times profiles defensive tackle Danny Shelton: “[G]iven that the team will morph into 4-3 defense on nickel and dime situations, the Bears could be cautious drafting someone who could be limited to two downs.” “The … Continue reading →

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Is Mike Wallace the Final Piece of the Vikings Puzzle?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mark Craig at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune wonders whether the Vikings signing Mike Wallace was a good idea: “For a guy who scored 60 million bucks a couple of years ago, Mike Wallace sure sounds like he spends way too much … Continue reading →

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On the Value of Free Agents and Other Points of View

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rick Telander and Jim Morrissey at the Chicago Sun-Times breakdown the Bears “victory” over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday. I had to laugh when Morrissey called the first half “unwatchable” because he literally read my mind. I couldn’t stop … Continue reading →

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Star Quarterbacks Are People, Too. And Other Points of View

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune notes, as I did earlier, that perhaps the most interesting roster decision the Bears are going to have to make is at linebacker. He’s the first person I’ve read who has suggested this, … Continue reading →

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Bears Need a Head Man Who Can Coach Quarterbacks and Other Points of View

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Tom Shannon

Bears Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune and I absolutely see eye-to-eye on his views on the new Bear head coach, whoever that may be: “You can’t hire a head coach simply because he is a good play caller or … Continue reading →

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“It’s Not Scheme Issue” and Other Points of View

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Tom Shannon

Bears Chicago Tribune columnists Steve Rosenbloom and Fred Mitchell and sports editor Mike Kellams “talk postgame” with former NFL safety Matt Bowen after the Bears’ loss to the 49ers with . I loved the comment that Bowen made above when … Continue reading →

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